Chugach State Park is an accessible wilderness in the backyard of Anchorage. Seven mile long Eklutna Lake is surrounded by glacier carved peaks. Wildlife viewing and mountain scenery are year-round pleasures, and campers can choose developed campgrounds or secluded backcountry valleys. The 495,000-acre park is popular with hikers, climbers, and cross-country skiers. The Eagle River Nature Center and the Potter Section House Historical Site offer interpretive displays and programs.

• Hike one of the many, easily accessible paved trails or spend a day conquering Wolverine Peak.
• Bring a compass and wander through the old growth forest among the moss and mushrooms.
• Ski or snowshoe across hills and glaciers in the winter months and look for wildlife tracks in the snow.
• Observe dall sheep, mountain goats, and pikas while snacking on blueberries, blackberries, currants, and cranberries.